NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS GUELPH AND WELLINGTON
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On Saturday February 10th 2024, several distraction thefts occurred at various retail outlets in the City of Guelph.
A male and female worked together to distract the victim in order to steal the victim’s wallet from their purse.
In all six thefts, the victim’s debit or credit card was used at other nearby businesses shortly thereafter.
The male suspect is described as being heavy set, in his 40’s, having olive skin, a beard which was dark around the sides and white around his mouth and chin, wearing a black toque, a dark winter jacket, grey track pants and black shoes.
The female suspect is described as between 35-45 year of age, possibly Middle Eastern, wearing a tan jacket, grey winter hat with a large pompom, grey pants, and a black purse.
The vehicle they were driving is described as a grey Mazda hatchback.
If you have information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by submitting a tip online at www.csgw.tips or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. If your information is used to help solve a crime, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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